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003: Chidinma Okoli on Venture Capital, Operating in Fintech, and Financial Literacy
How an investment professional turned operator is shaping Africa’s tech ecosystem and championing accessible financial education across the continent.
Jasiel Martin-Odoom
June 13, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes
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MEET CHIDINMAChidinma Okoli, Principal, M&A & Investor Relations, MoniepointChidinma is a Venture Capital & Private Equity investor turned operator currently focused on mergers & acquisitions, corporate development, and investor relations at Moniepoint, Africa’s fastest-growing fintech company. Previously, she spent three years as an Investment Associate at Aruwa Capital Management, driving investments in transformative African companies like Taeillo, Lifestores Healthcare, Pngme, and Crowdforce (acquired by FairMoney). Chidinma is also the founder of Financially Literate Africa, a platform dedicated to making financial education accessible and empowering individuals to take control of their finances. With expertise spanning venture capital, private equity, and corporate strategy, she is passionate about driving economic development in Africa through impactful investments and financial inclusion. |  |
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THE OPENING LETTER
Talking Venture Capital, M&A and Financial Literacy with Chidinma Okoli
In this conversation, I sat down with Chidinma Okoli, an investment professional turned operator, to unpack her journey through the African tech ecosystem. If you're curious about the inner workings of venture capital in Africa, the challenges of scaling businesses on the continent, or the art of making financial education accessible, this is the issue for you.
Quick core memory: There’s something magical about balcony conversations, isn’t there? You know, those talks that stretch into the night as the world around you quiets down. For me and today’s guest, Chidinma Okoli, one of our most vivid shared memories was just that—a long chat on my balcony about life, ideas, and the challenges of African real estate as we stared at a new building being put up across the street. It reminded me why I value her sharp insights and grounded take on the challenges of building in Africa.
Here’s Chidinma’s take on curiosity, resilience, and redefining impact in Africa’s tech landscape.🚀
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